Friday News Roundup: Funeral for Fr. Kevin Finnegan, Golf Fundraiser, Galas, and more!

Aug 14, 2026

Funeral for Fr. Kevin Finnegan

We are grateful to at long last be able to announce funeral and burial information for Fr. Kevin Finnegan, who passed away last year in May.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Wall on Tuesday, August 25 at 10:00 am (preceded by a rosary at 9:30 am) at St. John Vianney Parish in Gallup, with burial following at Sunset cemetery.

Please join us in praying for the repose of his soul.

Bishop’s Annual Golf Classic

Grab your clubs and your crew - it’s time to tee off for a great cause! Join Bishop James Wall and the Catholic Peoples Foundation on Friday, September 18, 2026 for our annual Bishop’s Golf Classic at Piñon Hills Golf Course in Farmington, NM. This fun golf scramble supports Catholic Education in the Diocese of Gallup.

Register today: Early-bird pricing before Midnight on August 31, 2026 is just $500 per team, or $125 per individual! Prices are then just $600 for a team, or $150 per player. Sponsorships also available!

Learn more at www.catholicpeoplesfoundation.com/golf. Text BGC2026 to 76278 or go to BGC2026.givesmart.com to register. Questions? Want to pay with cash or check? Call John Farrell at 505-726-8295.

Fiestas and Galas Galore!

Support our schools, parishes, and have a great time while doing so! Some upcoming events throughout the Diocese include:

St. Rose of Lima’s Parish Fiesta in Blanco and Bloomfield, NM from August 20-23, 2026
“Crowned With Stars”: A Gala for Sacred Heart Catholic School in Gallup, NM on September 12, 2026
“Under the Stars”: A Gala for St. Joseph Mission School in San Fidel, NM on September 12, 2026
St. Joseph Parish Fiesta in Aztec, NM from October 2-4, 2026